Why do sugary foods hurt cavities in your teeth, but not salty foods? Salt in other wounds cause pain, so why not teeth?

Question

Why do sugary foods hurt cavities in your teeth, but not salty foods? Salt in other wounds cause pain, so why not teeth?

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Answer 1

Tooth decay is xaused by bacteria. Those bacteria prefer sugary carbohydrates as their own food/energy source.